Xiaoxu (Xander) Zhou, Cfa
About Xiaoxu (Xander) Zhou, Cfa
Xiaoxu (Xander) Zhou is a Structured Securities Analyst at Modern Woodmen of America, specializing in various structured securities. He has a background in finance and engineering, with previous experience at SSAB and a strong educational foundation from multiple universities.
Work at Modern Woodmen of America
Xiaoxu Zhou has served as a Structured Securities Analyst at Modern Woodmen of America since 2017. In this role, he specializes in analyzing a wide array of structured securities, including Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO), Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO), and Whole Business Securitizations (WBS). His work contributes to the organization's investment strategies and risk management practices.
Education and Expertise
Xiaoxu Zhou holds an MBA in Finance from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China, studying from 2003 to 2007. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both finance and engineering.
Background in Research and Engineering
Before transitioning to finance, Xiaoxu Zhou worked as a Research Engineer and Associate Research Engineer at SSAB from 2010 to 2017 in Montpelier, Iowa. He also gained experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2007 to 2010. This background in research and engineering has equipped him with analytical skills that are beneficial in his current role as a financial analyst.
Investment Sector Involvement
Since 2017, Xiaoxu Zhou has been actively involved in the investment sector, focusing on structured securities. His role as a Structured Securities Analyst allows him to leverage his engineering expertise and finance education to analyze complex financial instruments. This involvement reflects his commitment to understanding and navigating the intricacies of the investment landscape.